HB 1953 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Declares that the following shall not be considered an alteration of a mobile home for the purposes of this section if performed by an owner or registered contractor following the sale of the mobile home:  (1) Auxiliary structures such as storage sheds, car ports, awnings, porches, or stairs that are independently supported, even though they contact the mobile home at one or more points;

     (2) Alterations or repairs to electrical or plumbing systems or appliances that are performed by a contractor licensed under chapter 19.28 RCW, or who holds a certificate issued under chapter 18.106 RCW, and is promptly approved upon completion by a local building official who enforces the codes adopted under chapter 19.27 RCW;

     (3) The application of paint or other coating to the exterior or interior of the mobile home intended to protect the surface, exclude water, or maintain or improve the appearance of the mobile home;

     (4) Repairs to the roof, siding or other exterior systems where the material used in the repair or replacement is the same or comparable to the original in performance and weight, does not alter any structural system of the mobile home, and the work is done by a registered contractor; and

     (5) Any other repair, replacement, or installation that would not require a permit from a local building official if the same repair or replacement was performed on a residence other than a mobile home.